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AWỌ or awocenter.org is a social justice nonprofit that offers inspiring programs that bring people together across racial, economic and cultural divides to unpack and share a vast array of different human experiences, as well as, create new opportunities for collective upward mobility.
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Mission
To create cultural learning through the arts
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Awo with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAwo is a registered social services nonprofit based in Los Gatos, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 873912985. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $107K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Awo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873912985. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Awo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Awo is located in Los Gatos, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Awo has $107K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Awo is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $107K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Awo. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Awo holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
AWỌ or awocenter.org is a social justice nonprofit that offers inspiring programs that bring people together across racial, economic and cultural divides to unpack and share a vast array of different human experiences, as well as, create new opportunities for collective upward mobility. Awo is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $107K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Awo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Awo is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873912985, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AWO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Lawyer in the news: Lucie Audibert, AWO - The Law Society Gazette
If only we had listened to Awo - The Guardian Nigeria News
Woodruff elected chairman of American Waterways Operators - WorkBoat
ACC and AWO Renew Agreement Aligning Safety Practices Across the Marine Supply Chain - American Chemistry Council
AWO’s Carpenter says administration’s Jones Act waiver won’t lower gas prices - American Journal of Transportation
Awo Mohamed - IMDb
AWO criticizes Trump’s Jones Act Waiver - American Journal of Transportation
Awo’s body embalmed for 100 years - Vanguard News
Charlotte’s emerging leaders: Meet Awo Amenumey, a force uniting food, culture - Charlotte Observer
AWO, Safe Boating Council release video on navigating near commercial vessels - WorkBoat
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Awo
- What is Awo?
- Awo is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Gatos, United States. AWỌ or awocenter.org is a social justice nonprofit that offers inspiring programs that bring people together across racial, economic and cultural divides to unpack and share a vast array of different human experiences, as well as, create new opportunities for collective upward mobility.
- When was Awo founded?
- Awo was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Awo?
- Oluwafolake Phillips serves as CEO.
- Where is Awo located?
- Headquartered in Los Gatos, CA, United States.
- What is Awo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Awo trustworthy?
- Awo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Awo's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 873912985.
- What is Awo's website?
- http://awocenter.org